What to do.
Tuesday, February 8
The Customer Success Leaders Peer2Peer has their February meetup at 4 p.m. Jeff Breunsbach, director of customer success for Higher Logic and the co-founder of the Gain, Grow, Retain podcast will be talking about trends to watch in 2022.
Learn more about the theory of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and develop practical tools to increase wellness at IdeaExchange’s Intro to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 9
Crazy Canuck DTK has musical Bingo at 5:30 p.m.
Over at Descendants Beer & Beverage, they’ve got trivia at 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 10
Kitchener Public Library has 85 Queen: An Evening with Jessamine Chan. The event is hosted by Hannah Sung and they’ll discuss Chan’s book The School for Good Mothers, “a a thrill ride that makes us look hard at the reality of contemporary motherhood and the failures of a society that seeks to punish mothers rather than celebrate them.” Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.
Join IdeaExchange for CTAL: The Great Lakes Under Attack with Dr. Linda McCarthy to learn the historical underpinnings of past environmental endeavours, so we can move forward with sustainable solutions today. Thursday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m.
It’s a birthday battle between Counterpoint Brewing and TWB. Check out round 1 this Thursday!
Rolling Stones Music Bingo hosted by Vondino Records at the Rich Uncle Tavern at 4 p.m.
Friday, February 11
The Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace Peer 2 Peer group brings you Niv Lobo Gajiwala, D & I Strategic Lead at Artemis, to discuss the Artemis Recruitment IDEA (Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility) Toolkit that soft launched in December. Friday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony is back at Centre in the Square for their first in-person performance in over 23 months. Conductor Andrei Feher leads the symphony in a performance of Charles Richard-Hamelin & Beethoven. Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.
Rhythm & Brews has their "Woman of Rock" Night featuring a Triple Bill with punk band MISS CONDUCT, hard rock locals, FIVE FOOT NOTHING and original indie band the WENDY BOUIE EXPERIENCE all performing their own brand of rock n’roll with covers & originals. Friday, Feb. 11 at 9 p.m.
TWH Social and The Apollo Cinema have paired up an awesome Dinner & Movie collab. From Feb 11 – 19, they’re offering their Valentine's $60 per person Prix Fixe menu and aa ticket to the Apollo Cinema!
THEMUSEUM's Voodoo Lounge is back with an event to screenprint one of their designs on your very own swag bag. Friday, Feb. 11 at 10 p.m.
Saturday, February 12
IdeaExchange has two sessions of Black Girls Excellence to celebrate and focus on your queen inner self through yoga and play featuring experienced facilitators Selam Debs and Neva Ezzat. 1 – 2 p.m. for ages four to eight and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. for ages nine to 18.
Head to the St. Jacob’s Market for Savour the Season: Chocolate Edition! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, sample various chocolate-themed food and beverages from Chocolat Favoris, Ginger Fox Bake Shop, Olde Tyme Kettle Kitchen, Queen Gözleme, Stockyards Brewing Co., TWB Brewing, and White Rose Say Cheese. Saturday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Gather your favourite art supplies and join Sonia N. from Artshine on Saturday evenings for free and fun family workshops! Workshops run from 7:00 – 8:00pm every Saturday on Zoom.
Make it Revaine Productions and Descendants Beer & Beverage present their Anti-Valentines show, Eat Your Heart Out, on Saturday, Feb. 12.
The Jazz Room has Eliana Cuevas presented by DIVA International on at 8 p.m.
Rusty Nail Comedy presents Underground Comedy Railroad 10th Anniversary at The Crazy Canuck Kitchener starting at 7:30 p.m.
Audi 5000. The Apollo has a Black History Month screening of Deep Cover at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 13
Back at Descendants, it’s Hearts & Heels. Are roses and chocolate not cutting it anymore? Do you want to make it a Valentines to remember? Make it Ravaine Productions has the perfect date for you and your significant other. Come on out to Descendants to see the love-liest of queens put on the best show you've seen this year! Sunday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.
Check out the February Drag Brunch at Underground Flavour Group with Carlotta Carlisle from 12 to 3 p.m.
Monday, February 14
Celebrates the importance of friends with Waterloo Public Library’s Galentine's/Palentine's Trivia at 7 p.m.
Easy Pour has a special Valentine’s Day menu and a live performance by Jessie T.
The Culinary Studio has their special Valentine’s Day class on Feb. 14.
Coming up later in February…
DTK and KWFamous are bringing you their Winter Patio Party presented by HIP Developments. Dress up in 80's ski gear or your winter onesie, gloves & toques, and head Uptown Waterloo and Downtown Kitchener for a Winter Patio Party. Saturday, Feb 26. Stay tuned for more details.
Ways to support local.
Check out the Adults In Motion Kitchener Etsy store for some amazing items for Valentine’s Day.
What to read.
A Better Tent City inspiring similar housing solutions in other cities (The Record)
Man who died in the cold on Windsor streets remembered for sense of adventure, humour (CBC Windsor)
Maître d’s are an evolving breed (The Record)
Most important meal of the day: A breakfast tour of Waterloo region with Andrew Coppolino (The Record)
The Bakery moving into Waterloo city hall with $200K reno (Waterloo Chronicle)
Let’s think beyond the nuclear family when designing our homes (insideWaterloo)
Food4Kids Waterloo Region hires Lorri Detta as new Executive Director (Community Edition)